Sunday, August 16, 2015
Monday and Wednesday Recappers Needed! Synopsis-Muchacha italiana viene a casarse
From the desk of Diva, the team leader:
The Muchacha Italiana team is looking for two new team members!
We are a supportive team of smartasses, dedicated to blending translation, commentary, critique, and curse words into rollicking recaps for the entertainment and education of our peeps on the patio.
Do you enjoy watching telenovelas? Do you often find yourself talking out loud to the screen? Do you stalk Caray, Caray! waiting for the next recap to post so you can find out whether you're the only one who noticed that thing...you know, the thing that happened, but it probably shouldn't have happened, because didn't they rule that out in episode 5? Then this might be the job for you!
Qualified applicants are self-starting team players with good communication skills. Both first-time and experienced recappers are encouraged to apply! We offer a competitive salary* and comprehensive benefits package.**
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Can I be a recapper if my Spanish isn't that good?
A: You do not have to be fluent to be a recapper. In fact, recapping is a great way to build your listening and comprehension skills, and your vocabulary!
Q: What if I've never written anything like this before?
A: If you've read recaps, you probably have a good idea of how to write one, and we'll provide you with some guidelines to get you started. Plus, you'll have at least three experienced team members to ask for help and advice!
Q: But what if I'm not funny?
A: You don't have to be, though I bet you're probably not as "not funny" as you think you are. Each recapper has their own unique style of writing, and sometimes that can even change depending on the kind of episode it is. The most important thing you can bring to the table is being YOU!
Q: Doesn't it take a really long time to write a recap?
A: Again, that depends on the episode and the recapper. Early episodes can be difficult to do quickly, because we haven't really gotten to know the show yet. Really conversation-heavy or information-heavy episodes can take longer than those loaded with action and montages. You are free to spend as much or as little time as you can and want to on a recap.
Q: Do I have to do a recap every week? On the same day?
A: It does help with scheduling to have each team member assigned to the same day every week. If you think you can't handle a recap every week, you can always opt for an every-other-week schedule.
Q: Do I really have to curse?
A: No, but we don't mind if you do ;)
For more information or to apply, email Kat***
*well, ok, not in dollars, but in reader appreciation!
**yeah, we don't really have benefits either, but you'll have four team members who will be grateful to have you on board!
***aka 5ftLatina, aka La Diva del Desierto. Click on my username in the comments to get to my profile and look for the "Email" link under "Contact Me."
Synopsis and Cast
Fiorella Bianchi (Livia Brito) is a 23 year old Italian girl. She works to care for and support her 17-year-old sister, Gianna (Ela Velden), who has a heart condition and her father, Mario (Ricardo Blume), who suffers from pneumonia.
When Mario dies his friend Vittorio Dragone (Enrique Rocha), an important restaurateur living in Mexico, proposes marriage to Fiorella. He promises to take care of Gianna's medical expenses. Being much (much much much much) older than Fiorella, he sends a picture of himself from when he was younger. Fiorella, pressed by necessity and dreaming of marrying a good man, accepts.
The two sisters travel to Mexico, but a series of events keeps them from meeting Vittorio. They eventually come to live in the idyllic rancho of the prominent Ángeles family. It is here where she meets Pedro Ángeles (José Ron), the man of her dreams. He also falls in love with her. She will soon learn that his family is ambitious, mean and embroiled in a fight for an inheritance built on mysteries and crime.
Additional Cast
Mike Biaggio
Jessica Coch
Francisco Gattorno
Eleazar Gomez
Nailea Norvind
Interesting Notes
The theme song of this version (¿Adónde va nuestro amor?) is the same as the 1971 version. Angelica Maria sang it in 1971. Playa Limbo is in charge of the latest version.
Ricardo Blume was the galán in the original version. Here he plays the protagonista's father.
Warning: I don't know how to turn off the autoplay, so the next video may have spoilers.
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Thank you for posting this, Sara! I'm glad that even though it sounds like a lighthearted show, there's still some mystery.
Cathyx, yes, this is our replacement for Sombra.
Cathyx, yes, this is our replacement for Sombra.
Pedro Damian is the producer. He did Clase 406 and Lola érase una vez.
It's long. Not gonna lie. It got good ratings in the afternoon slot, which may not be saying anything.
I have seen other promo type snippets on the TLnovelas channel and it didn't look half bad. I actually liked what I say of Jose Ron.
There are going to be doldrums. I don't think that can ever be avoided. And hey, Univision is bound to edit something!
It's long. Not gonna lie. It got good ratings in the afternoon slot, which may not be saying anything.
I have seen other promo type snippets on the TLnovelas channel and it didn't look half bad. I actually liked what I say of Jose Ron.
There are going to be doldrums. I don't think that can ever be avoided. And hey, Univision is bound to edit something!
I have heard nothing, but it can't be worse than LG :p
Pedro Damian is the producer. I guess he does mostly teen shows?
Pedro Damian is the producer. I guess he does mostly teen shows?
Yeah. Mainly teen shows. He also did Niña de mi corazon.
(I've only seen Lola érase una vez on DVD.)
LG was worse than CI (IMHO.) Muchacha italiana got slightly lower ratings. So by my logic, it is better than both LG and CI.
(I've only seen Lola érase una vez on DVD.)
LG was worse than CI (IMHO.) Muchacha italiana got slightly lower ratings. So by my logic, it is better than both LG and CI.
As much as I would love to join the this recapping team, I don't think this is going to be for me. I have gotten way more picky as I become more experienced with TNs. If I see that it's going really well, I may join in, but I'm watching Yo No Creo En Los Hombres and since I have to watch recorded shows, I can't juggle very many at one time.
It's a lot of fun, guys! After sub recapping a few years ago and then coming in after La Gata started as well as recapping a Fantastic afternoon novela, Quiero Amarte, La Sombra del Pasado was the first novela I recapped from the beginning. My team members have been excellent models of every style of recap and their wit and creativity amazes and inspires me. When 3-D life intrudes, as it will, my team mates are right their to step in to sub. We all share the value that people come first though, of course, we value our fellow viewers and will try to put up a summary, if not a full-blown recap when subbing for one of our buds. In short, it's fun and it's more than doable.
I hope someone out there who is a regular commenter and novela watcher, or someone who watches but doesn't comment would step forward and joing our merry team! Diva and Sara are THE BEST! Hermanas del alma de verdad!
I hope someone out there who is a regular commenter and novela watcher, or someone who watches but doesn't comment would step forward and joing our merry team! Diva and Sara are THE BEST! Hermanas del alma de verdad!
Thank you Diva and Sara for providing all the information...
This sounds good. I'm excited about the cast, particularly Mike Biaggio, Francisco Gattorno (sigh) and Nailea Norvind. I like Livia and Enrique Rocha is great. I will reserve judgment on Jose.
I won't be able to recap but look forward to the recaps which I know will be outstanding. Many thanks.
Diana
This sounds good. I'm excited about the cast, particularly Mike Biaggio, Francisco Gattorno (sigh) and Nailea Norvind. I like Livia and Enrique Rocha is great. I will reserve judgment on Jose.
I won't be able to recap but look forward to the recaps which I know will be outstanding. Many thanks.
Diana
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: Sunday, August 9, 2015 at 8:20:00 PM EDT
: Sunday, August 9, 2015 at 8:20:00 PM EDT
Our comments crossed Lila.
Yes, Sara and Diva are amazing. As are you. You are in excellent company.
Diana
Yes, Sara and Diva are amazing. As are you. You are in excellent company.
Diana
Permalink posted by : Sunday, August 9, 2015 at 8:23:00 PM EDT
: Sunday, August 9, 2015 at 8:23:00 PM EDT
Diana - I'm so happy you'll be watching! I'm not a Jose fan, but I've heard he and Livia have great chemistry.
And a character named Vittorio Dragone. Does it get better than that?
And a character named Vittorio Dragone. Does it get better than that?
I can't help with how good or bad this one was, it was on too early here for me to watch. That's why I happily also got to miss La Gata and Corazón Indomable. My mom did watch and liked it but never made much fuss about it. She thought it was cute.
I had Angélica María's song in my ipod for years, I'm sure it still is but my ipod doesn't work anymore. It took a while to get used to Playa Limbo's version which I got to hear daily on the radio for months. I'm sure it will get nominated but I'm not sure a remake of the song of the original telenovela you are remaking should get an award.
Jarocha
I had Angélica María's song in my ipod for years, I'm sure it still is but my ipod doesn't work anymore. It took a while to get used to Playa Limbo's version which I got to hear daily on the radio for months. I'm sure it will get nominated but I'm not sure a remake of the song of the original telenovela you are remaking should get an award.
Jarocha
Permalink posted by : Sunday, August 9, 2015 at 8:39:00 PM EDT
: Sunday, August 9, 2015 at 8:39:00 PM EDT
Sara: Yeah, María León's voice is just to cutesy for that song, even Angélica Vale's versions don't sound right to me. This is one of those songs that is forever tied to the original singer,
Jarocha
Jarocha
Permalink posted by : Sunday, August 9, 2015 at 8:54:00 PM EDT
: Sunday, August 9, 2015 at 8:54:00 PM EDT
Please, Sara, what is the name of the song and the artist you just bought? A novela's song is an inspiration for me. If it's beautiful and well done it, I don't know, it adds to the story, kinda fleshes it out and makes the characters come alive.
La Tempestad's theme song was like that. I NEVER got tired of it and is a lot of the reason why I found William Levy, whom I didn't think was particularly hot, SMOKIN' in La Tempestad and found the chemistry with his leading lady believable. I loved the novela and am still angry with how the shredded it near the end.
La Tempestad's theme song was like that. I NEVER got tired of it and is a lot of the reason why I found William Levy, whom I didn't think was particularly hot, SMOKIN' in La Tempestad and found the chemistry with his leading lady believable. I loved the novela and am still angry with how the shredded it near the end.
Cyn-- Monday and Tuesday, but we have some flexibility. Email me and we can work it out with the team :D
Lila, I'm blushing! Thank you so much for the endorsement! I'm beyond thrilled that you still love me after LG!
Thank you, Diana :)
Lila, I'm blushing! Thank you so much for the endorsement! I'm beyond thrilled that you still love me after LG!
Thank you, Diana :)
Diva, of course I still love you and Sara as well: y'all opened up your arms and welcomed me, the newbie, and Caray is now my second home!
Lila: I actually have trouble relating Hoy Tengo Ganas de Ti to La Tempestad because it was such a classic already. I have that problem when they use popular songs for telenovela themes. But I think the use in La Tempestad was a boost for the sales of the Alejandro Fernández and Christina Aguilera version, which is lovely. Now sometimes they make deals with the singers to hold on until the novela will be released and that has worked for the sigers as well. I wish Televisa made more of those concerts with telenovela themes but with better quality, I'd buy an album.
Jarocha
Jarocha
Permalink posted by : Monday, August 10, 2015 at 12:09:00 AM EDT
: Monday, August 10, 2015 at 12:09:00 AM EDT
By the way, I asked my mom what she thought of this telenovela and she called it "bonita".
Jarocha
Jarocha
Permalink posted by : Monday, August 10, 2015 at 12:10:00 AM EDT
: Monday, August 10, 2015 at 12:10:00 AM EDT
I found a review of it online, somewhere, that called it a fairytale, like Cinderella, with not much substance. That was the reviewer's opinion. Frankly, after all the maldad de Severiano et al in La Sombra, I'm ready to give fluff a try.
Jarocha - I would buy a good TN theme album, too! Right now I am wishing they had an album for the songs in La Vecina!
So far I'm liking what I'm hearing "cute", "bonita" and fairy tale. Yes, I think that would be nice.
So far I'm liking what I'm hearing "cute", "bonita" and fairy tale. Yes, I think that would be nice.
Lila- Angelica Maria "¿Adónde va nuestro amor?
Lila I'm sure I speak for cat when I say that we are eternally grateful to you and Eli for helping us recap La Gata. Talk about taking one for the team!
I hear ya, doris! I do enjoy a serious tale, but I need a nice light one right now.
Cyn- I hope you'll join us!
Lila I'm sure I speak for cat when I say that we are eternally grateful to you and Eli for helping us recap La Gata. Talk about taking one for the team!
I hear ya, doris! I do enjoy a serious tale, but I need a nice light one right now.
Cyn- I hope you'll join us!
Awww, thanks, Sara!
Jarocha, I guess since I don't know much Mexican(?) music, La Tempestad was the first time I heard it and I was enchanted. I went on You Tube to listen to older versions and they just didn't do it for me. So sometimes it's a matter of exposure. Now, I often harp at young people when artists mix bits and pieces of classic songs, they call it "sampling" in their "music" and the younguns just think it's soooo whatever the latest word for "cool" is and sometimes scoff at the original so I almost feel like that. I don't scoff at original versions of Hoy Tengo Ganas de Ti, but for me, Alejandro Fernández and Christina Aguilera's versit is IT!
Jarocha, I guess since I don't know much Mexican(?) music, La Tempestad was the first time I heard it and I was enchanted. I went on You Tube to listen to older versions and they just didn't do it for me. So sometimes it's a matter of exposure. Now, I often harp at young people when artists mix bits and pieces of classic songs, they call it "sampling" in their "music" and the younguns just think it's soooo whatever the latest word for "cool" is and sometimes scoff at the original so I almost feel like that. I don't scoff at original versions of Hoy Tengo Ganas de Ti, but for me, Alejandro Fernández and Christina Aguilera's versit is IT!
To ALL the wonderful ladies who do the recaps, I enjoy and appreciate all of you so much. Am fairly new to the TN world, but they are a tremendous help in trying to learn Spanish. Pick up more and more each episode.
The patio has become part of my early mornings, don't want to loose touch.
MUCHAS GRACIAS
The patio has become part of my early mornings, don't want to loose touch.
MUCHAS GRACIAS
Permalink posted by : Monday, August 10, 2015 at 10:36:00 AM EDT
: Monday, August 10, 2015 at 10:36:00 AM EDT
I do not recognize the actors except for Livia and Enrique, but it is on early and starting the end of this month I will be getting up at 5.30 , so I will tune in. I hope that we are not going to have to listen to fake Italian accents.
The only theme song I remember (and love) is Alborada's which was sung by Placido Domingo. It always gives me goosebumps!
The only theme song I remember (and love) is Alborada's which was sung by Placido Domingo. It always gives me goosebumps!
Permalink posted by : Monday, August 10, 2015 at 1:16:00 PM EDT
: Monday, August 10, 2015 at 1:16:00 PM EDT
Susanlynn --- ooooh, yeah, fake Italian accents. I remember one from some afternoon teen-novela on Looneyvision, that was a Miamivela, several years ago. It was really awful. Well, the fake accent and the telenovela. ;-)
Thank you, emeraldrose!
I agree, Susanlynn and doris, I hope it's not bad. Maybe they'll have some excuse for why she doesn't speak Spanish with an Italian accent.
I agree, Susanlynn and doris, I hope it's not bad. Maybe they'll have some excuse for why she doesn't speak Spanish with an Italian accent.
I loved Lola eras una vez - it had fairytale elements too- it was like Cinderella crossed with the Sound of Music - so I have to check this out, but I so don't need a fourth tn in my schedule, and I'm not reliable enough to take a day, and I may not comment very much, but I so appreciate recappers and I'm going to be reading the recaps and comments of whoever is nice/wonderful/bonita/fantastic enough to do this
yay you!
(see you're getting your gratitude pay in advance)
yay you!
(see you're getting your gratitude pay in advance)
Permalink posted by : Monday, August 10, 2015 at 9:40:00 PM EDT
: Monday, August 10, 2015 at 9:40:00 PM EDT
Ooh, just saw a promo! We've got a cranky matriarch refusing to read a will and a bunch of vulture-ish younger relatives. And somebody's reading Las Cartas :D
sneaky two shoes - I caught Lola Erase Una Vez every now and then, and it looked like a fun telenovela.
Diva - that's why I come here, nice people and fun reading
doris- yeah it was fun, it was fun enough that 1. I got used to Aaron Diaz's scowl and 2. I'm gonna try fitting this one in even though I have no more time for telenovelas
doris- yeah it was fun, it was fun enough that 1. I got used to Aaron Diaz's scowl and 2. I'm gonna try fitting this one in even though I have no more time for telenovelas
Permalink posted by : Monday, August 10, 2015 at 11:28:00 PM EDT
: Monday, August 10, 2015 at 11:28:00 PM EDT
I am beyond excited. A real recapping dream team...Sara, Kat and Lila. Maybe Cynderella(?)And a wonderful group of bloggers.
Cannot wait!
Bring on the fairy tale, sounds perfect.
I loved the music from Alborada too susanlynn. And La Tempestad as well Lila. Pasion was another beautiful theme as was Pasion.
Diana
Cannot wait!
Bring on the fairy tale, sounds perfect.
I loved the music from Alborada too susanlynn. And La Tempestad as well Lila. Pasion was another beautiful theme as was Pasion.
Diana
Permalink posted by : Sunday, August 16, 2015 at 11:12:00 AM EDT
: Sunday, August 16, 2015 at 11:12:00 AM EDT
I meant to say Pasion and la Madrastra.
Diana
Diana
Permalink posted by : Sunday, August 16, 2015 at 11:14:00 AM EDT
: Sunday, August 16, 2015 at 11:14:00 AM EDT
Diana your enthusiasm make me so happy. I'm so thrilled to be working with this team and that some familiar faces will be with us on the patio.
Kat, Lila and I were just talking last night about redecorating The Naughty Melon with red checked table cloths and wine bottle candle holders. ;-)
Kat, Lila and I were just talking last night about redecorating The Naughty Melon with red checked table cloths and wine bottle candle holders. ;-)
Diana, it will be so cool to have you on. . .whatever we decide to name. . .the New Patio! Oh yes, it will be a group decorating effort! It's gonna be a blast!
Gracias Sara. La Sombra was very dark even too dark for my tastes. I might catch on with this one since I havent managed to catch up with Sombra until the mid quarter(40). I hope I dont miss this one either.
I love Gattorno ,he is a fantastic actor. I am watching Mi Pecado in which he plays a well meant spouse.
Livia embracing Italian is nice since she is Italian in RL. I suppose this will give me Spanish and Italian lessons both at the same time !
Not so sure if I like Noella Norvind. Its just someting that makes me ick about her.
I love Gattorno ,he is a fantastic actor. I am watching Mi Pecado in which he plays a well meant spouse.
Livia embracing Italian is nice since she is Italian in RL. I suppose this will give me Spanish and Italian lessons both at the same time !
Not so sure if I like Noella Norvind. Its just someting that makes me ick about her.
Actally never mind me. Livia is born Cuban. I suppose her looks and accent made me think she's from Italy.
"Naughty Melon with red checked table cloths and wine bottle candle holders?" OK Sara, now I'm super excited!
Lila and Kat, I would love to see some good old fashioned romance. With so many "couples" in La Sombra, there was a surprising lack of romantic scenes. I want deep yearning and love that survives and endures in spite of everything!!
Count, I also love Gattorno. He was great in Mi Pecado but even better in Amores Verdaderos. Sigh. Hope you stay for this...
Diana
Lila and Kat, I would love to see some good old fashioned romance. With so many "couples" in La Sombra, there was a surprising lack of romantic scenes. I want deep yearning and love that survives and endures in spite of everything!!
Count, I also love Gattorno. He was great in Mi Pecado but even better in Amores Verdaderos. Sigh. Hope you stay for this...
Diana
Permalink posted by : Sunday, August 16, 2015 at 4:46:00 PM EDT
: Sunday, August 16, 2015 at 4:46:00 PM EDT
I'm not a drinker and had to google it, Susanlynn...but I'm thinking "dessert" wine is something I could support. I'm molto happy you're going to join us!
I'll bring the cannoli....because it's fun to say "cannoli"!
I'll bring the cannoli....because it's fun to say "cannoli"!
Lisset could also join us for a drink. I will forever remember her as that drunky Fabiola from LQVR! There's lots of wine to be drank for this novela indeed!
Yah, Baby! Eliiiiii!
I have a CD player that looks like a jukebox and we can loop "Nel blu dipinto di blu" (Volare) by Domenico Modugno, and That's Amore by Dean Martin for a while and then kick it up with some contemporary crooners like the group Il Divo and Il Volo (3 uber cutie pies!) Oh yeah, and the Johnny Mathis version of the theme from the Godfather, Speak Softly Love. (Google or YouTube these, they're Grrrreat!)
I have a CD player that looks like a jukebox and we can loop "Nel blu dipinto di blu" (Volare) by Domenico Modugno, and That's Amore by Dean Martin for a while and then kick it up with some contemporary crooners like the group Il Divo and Il Volo (3 uber cutie pies!) Oh yeah, and the Johnny Mathis version of the theme from the Godfather, Speak Softly Love. (Google or YouTube these, they're Grrrreat!)
Or, hell, let's also make a "Muchacha" Pandora channel. . .I think I'm going to make one with the songs I just named above!
Sara...I was introduced to Vin Santo when the family visited younger daughter while she was studying for a semester in Florence, Italy which is a gorgeous city by the Arno River. The whole city is one enormous museum. I think that I might still have a bottle somewhere.It is sweet and yummy. Good with a biscotti. P.s. Goggle rocks.
Permalink posted by : Monday, August 17, 2015 at 12:11:00 PM EDT
: Monday, August 17, 2015 at 12:11:00 PM EDT
Lila..I like Bobby Rydell's version of Volare, too.
Permalink posted by : Monday, August 17, 2015 at 12:13:00 PM EDT
: Monday, August 17, 2015 at 12:13:00 PM EDT
Was Gattorno the guy we liked to refer to as Dances with Sunglasses ?
Permalink posted by : Monday, August 17, 2015 at 12:15:00 PM EDT
: Monday, August 17, 2015 at 12:15:00 PM EDT
Mmm...wine...and I'm slowly approaching a time of day when it's socially acceptable to drink it :D I have not tried Vin Santo, but I'll have to keep an eye out for that.
I like the Pandora station idea, too :D At one point, one of the local college stations showed a half-hour Italian...I don't know if I'd call it a telenovela...but a show that seemed to be centered around various people's love lives. I don't recall the name, but they had some songs I liked--including an Italian version of "I'll Never Fall In Love Again" that an ex-wife sang at her ex-husband's wedding reception.
I'm pretty sure I haven't seen Gattorno in anything, but I Googled him and he sure does look familiar.
Count, I've always seen Lisette as such serious characters, I can't imagine her drunk, but that does sound funny!
YAY ELI! So glad to have you on board :D
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I like the Pandora station idea, too :D At one point, one of the local college stations showed a half-hour Italian...I don't know if I'd call it a telenovela...but a show that seemed to be centered around various people's love lives. I don't recall the name, but they had some songs I liked--including an Italian version of "I'll Never Fall In Love Again" that an ex-wife sang at her ex-husband's wedding reception.
I'm pretty sure I haven't seen Gattorno in anything, but I Googled him and he sure does look familiar.
Count, I've always seen Lisette as such serious characters, I can't imagine her drunk, but that does sound funny!
YAY ELI! So glad to have you on board :D
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